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Applications for the Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP) and CDBG-funded public <br />services are reviewed by the City's Human Resources Commission for need and benefit to the <br />community. <br />Obstacles <br />Decreases in CDBG funding and City General Funds would inhibit the City's ability to fund eligible <br />public service projects. <br />Short and Long Term Objectives <br />The City anticipates continued support of public services through City :funds, such as CDBG, over <br />the next five (5) years. <br />Accomplishments <br />The City anticipates providing City funds, such as CDBG, to qualified non-profit agencies, City <br />programs, and other eligible service organizations during the next five (5) years. The types of <br />assistance receiving funding include: <br />^ Services for low income families, children, women in crises, seniors, and persons with <br />disabilities. The City proposes to assist 45,000 persons in the next five (5) years. <br />Note: The City has also proposed accomplishments for other public services that were previously <br />described under the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Needs: fair housing services, San <br />Leandro Shelter for Women and Children, Davis Street Family Resource Center, tenant/landlord <br />counseling, and the Rental Assistance Program. <br />Geographic Distribution <br />The majority of agencies funded are located in San Leandro and services are based on need and/or <br />eligibility. Agencies located in adjacent cities may also receive funding provided that they meet a <br />significant regional need and serve San Leandro residents. <br />Priority: Community Development Need- Public Facilities and <br />Improvements <br />The City of San Leandro has utilized CDBG funds for capital improvement projects initiated by the <br />City and by local non-profit agencies. Over the past five (5) years, CDBG funds have been used for <br />the development of a new senior center, for the construction of ADA compliant ramps and sidewalks <br />throughout the City, and facility improvements to non-profit agencies, such as the San Leandro <br />Shelter operated by Building Futures with Women and Children, Family Service Counseling & <br />Community Resource Center, San Leandro Boys & Girls Club, and Bay Area Community Services, <br />serving the San Leandro community. <br />The City plans to future CDBG funds for other City and non-profit capital improvement projects. <br />DRAFT Housing and Community Development Strategic Plan - FY 2010-14 <br />City of San Leandro <br />Page 22 <br />